Weber Starter Cubes

[Yendor]

Pube cubes? Gross!!!!Imagine if you feel something in the back of your throat.

The trick is to burn it and start your charcoal.... Not eat it.

@Troy but that thought would always be in the back of my mind. Is this corn silk?

[smokster]

I like to cook bacon in cast iron - then clean the grease from the cast iron with paper towels - save the used paper towel in a zip lock baggie for use as a fire-starter.

Adding pubes to the mix is then totally optional.
Keeps some greasy paper towels out of the landfill.
Bacon

[pbe gummi bear]

I use these now. They don't smell, crumble or need secondary packaging. The leftover ashblock is minimal.

[jcnaz]

I have been using a box of these. They work well and are pretty cheap.
About $12 per box. Or less than 7 cents each.

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[DarrenC]

Here's an unsubstantiated theory - what about buying one of those firelogs for a few bucks and just cut a little chunk off when needed?

[jeffrackmo]

Gee... I miss all the fun... I just use my Chimney Starter over the Performer gas assist.  Works like a charm, no muss no fuss.  No pubes sacrificed here...   

You're killing me Smalls....

Grill on Fellas.... Grill on...

[Darko]

I use these now. They don't smell, crumble or need secondary packaging. The leftover ashblock is minimal.

I've been using something like that. I get 48 for about 6 bucks CDN .

[William_Cannon]

I cut up firelogs for starting the fireplace.  Much more economical than fire starters.  Are those sage to use to start a bbq chimney?

Tapa

[Darko]

It would depend on what they are made from. If basically sawdust & wax, they'll be fine.

[msuiceman]

they have "logs" that are meant for cooking and by doing so, i'd think they mean the regular ones aren't. though if they totally burn out before cooking I doubt they would cause much issue.

anyways, I used the cubes today. nice and easy.

[Darko]

I bought a log today.
Basically a mix of sawdust & wax. Looking forward to trying it.

[William_Cannon]

Used 2"x1" pice of log to start a chimney today....It works just as well.

Tapa

[Danny C]

Troy said:
I don't remember the starter cubes being so messy. Popping them out of the tray sends little chunks of white shit everywhere.

I empty the box of starter cubes and put them in a  zip lock bag, much easier!
I don't mind the ash ball, I have never known it to be any different.
I use 2 at a time speeds up the lighting process for me
Danny

[William_Cannon]

In my experince, starter cubes eventually get crumbly and also less effective

Tapa

[AZ Monsoon]

Weber starter cubes are awesome. Pube cubes sound freaking disgusting. No way I'm clicking on that thread.